create in me a grateful heart;

when I have food enough,

     help me to remember the hungry;

When I have work to engage my hands and mind,

     help me to remember those seeking opportunities;

When I have a warm home,

     help me to remember those who are alone;

When I am without pain,

     help me to remember those who suffer, grieve or despair;

When I rest in security and peace,

     help me to remember those filled with fear,

When I pray to you, O God, my strength and my comfort,

     help me to remember those still looking for hope;

And as I remember these things,

     may they destroy my complacency, arouse my resolve, strengthen my courage,

     To put into practice that which I confess;

That by word and deed, I will have lived with a full and grateful heart.